Newsletter

N&V October 2012

Purchase

Quantity

The selected item is out of stock, please select a different item or combination

Description

Projects

Build a MIDI to Logic Controllerby Thomas Henry Convert MIDI on and off signals to logic levels without having to deal with assembly language, complex programming circuits, or microcontroller architectures.

Remote Data Logger & Surveillance Camby Andy Sullivan Need to keep an eye on something but can’t be there in person? This remote monitor features visual and messaging feedback.

Columns

PICAXE Primer by Ron HackettMeasuring a PICAXE Processor’s Internal Temperature In this month's Primer, we're finally going to take a look at the new M2-class readinternaltemp command.

The Design Cycle by Fred EadyBuilding an Intelligent Data Radio Before we’re done, I am going to show you how to scratch-build a data radio using an RF IC that is melded with a microcontroller.

Open Communication by Louis E. FrenzelNear Field Communications What do we mean by "short?" For cellular, short may be a mile or so. For Wi- Fi, short means less than 300 feet. Bluetooth and ZigBee are even shorter with a maximum range of about 30 feet.

Techknowledgey by Jeff EckertEvents, Advances, and News The world’s lightest material, batteries that offer 20+ years of operation, and deals on used equipment are just some of the items discussed.

Q&A by Russell KincaidReader Questions Answered Here Topics this time include an extra loud car turn signal, a regenerative shortwave radio, and a stethoscope amplifier, just to name a few.

Smiley’s Workshop by Joe PardueFritzing With the Arduino — Part 3 Well, after three weeks the PCB arrived and it works! Let’s take a look at it and then go a bit further with Fritzing to start learning how to make parts.